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T25 1.6Tdi fuel cut-off solenoid - testing and/or removal

Last post by gilbert « 18 Apr 2008, 13:33
Replies: 2
by gilbert » 14 Apr 2008, 15:32

Hi there

2 Days after a new MOT and the van failed to start (first time in 4 years that it has not started). I checked the obvious stuff - fuel in...

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Last post by gilbert
18 Apr 2008, 13:33
Starter Bush Removal

Last post by Therunner « 18 Apr 2008, 10:25
Replies: 6
by andyhagerty » 15 Apr 2008, 05:58

Hi

I have what seems to be described a lazy starter . Looking at other posts and wiki I suspect that the bush needs to be replaced. How easy is it...

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Last post by Therunner
18 Apr 2008, 10:25
MOT Fail on Wheel Bearings

Last post by HarryMann « 17 Apr 2008, 22:19
Replies: 12
by dancingcrane » 17 Apr 2008, 11:37

£80 for labour?

Better than a kick in the teeth I suppose.

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Last post by HarryMann
17 Apr 2008, 22:19
that wonderful cooling system

Last post by ambivert « 17 Apr 2008, 21:51
Replies: 5
by ambivert » 15 Apr 2008, 22:49

so I've replaced the expansion tank, thermostat, radiator temperature sensor and the thermostat temperature sensor...

Its like a new van :) The stat...

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Last post by ambivert
17 Apr 2008, 21:51
knocking sound when clutch bite's on hill starts.

Last post by Ian Hulley « 17 Apr 2008, 20:56
Replies: 7
by eg0u3067 » 14 Apr 2008, 17:59

this also happens when reversing up inclines.

some one suggested a clutch problem, more common on reversing.

Can any one think of a nice easy way...

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Last post by Ian Hulley
17 Apr 2008, 20:56
Diesel starter motor - is there a relay to switch it on?

Last post by ringo « 17 Apr 2008, 17:49
Replies: 6
by ringo » 17 Apr 2008, 12:41

My Starter motor stays on - even with the key removed.

I've checked the voltage at the starter motor and its because 12v stays on it after i have...

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Last post by ringo
17 Apr 2008, 17:49
Oil cleaner removal ???

Last post by Holydiver « 17 Apr 2008, 17:01
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by Holydiver » 15 Apr 2008, 16:39

Can anyone help??

My camper 1.6td at some point as been fitted with an oil cleaner (chrome item in photo 1) the problem I have is getting a...

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Last post by Holydiver
17 Apr 2008, 17:01
Switched from LPG to petrol & it poured over heat exchanger

Last post by toomanytoys « 17 Apr 2008, 15:20
Replies: 21
by irishkeet » 15 Apr 2008, 18:33
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Went to Wales last weekend and we ran out of LPG so I switched to petrol, after a few mins we had a strong smell of petrol and the van lost most...
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Last post by toomanytoys
17 Apr 2008, 15:20
engine

Last post by COURGETTE « 17 Apr 2008, 11:34
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by COURGETTE » 16 Apr 2008, 11:32

can ya fit a peugot engine in a vw

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Last post by COURGETTE
17 Apr 2008, 11:34
Hard brake pedal

Last post by Louey « 16 Apr 2008, 22:17
Replies: 11
by Louey » 14 Apr 2008, 10:16

Occasionaly at the beginning of a journey the brake pedal is rock hard and takes a couple of minutes to become normal.

I'm guessing this has...

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Last post by Louey
16 Apr 2008, 22:17
TD t25 conversion from Aircooled Help please!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Last post by camper « 16 Apr 2008, 19:25
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by devoncamperman » 16 Apr 2008, 17:37

I am converting my Aircooled 1983 t25 to diesel using an engine out of a Jetta 1.6 td. I have been collecting many parts including jx exhaust...

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Last post by camper
16 Apr 2008, 19:25
Converters and particle filters.

Last post by Hypnovan « 16 Apr 2008, 10:29
Replies: 3
by Hypnovan » 15 Apr 2008, 20:37

scroll down to 'engine options' and it is written that converters and particle filters might affect engine power. I just bought a 1.6Td and I was...

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Last post by Hypnovan
16 Apr 2008, 10:29
Ignition barrel

Last post by Aidan « 16 Apr 2008, 08:46
Replies: 3
by CycloneMike » 09 Mar 2008, 07:33

Can anybody tell me how to release the ignition barrel from the housing please. Do I need to take the whole housing off the column or can just the...

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Last post by Aidan
16 Apr 2008, 08:46
Specific steering boss help

Last post by gti mad man « 16 Apr 2008, 08:05

by gti mad man » 16 Apr 2008, 08:05

Ive seen a boss for my 1986 van but im not sure if it will fit its listed as fitting.......... any ideas?

VW GOLF MK1 81-85 GOLF...

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Last post by gti mad man
16 Apr 2008, 08:05
2.1 dj hydr. tap. prob's

Last post by SyncroRich « 16 Apr 2008, 06:32
Replies: 17
by SyncroRich » 08 Apr 2008, 19:59
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Just been cleaning and refilling my hydraulic tappets and on one I noticed this..

On the furthest tappet away at around the 9 o'clock position you...
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Last post by SyncroRich
16 Apr 2008, 06:32
JR vs JX (vs AAZ?) Engine - Help Please!

Last post by DoKa90 « 15 Apr 2008, 21:28
Replies: 14
by DoKa90 » 07 Apr 2008, 15:57

Hello everyone. I've read as much as I possibly can about this subject on this forum, other forums and the web but I'm still in need of advice...

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Last post by DoKa90
15 Apr 2008, 21:28
Put your T25 engine ideas forward please

Last post by west failure « 15 Apr 2008, 15:21
Replies: 25
by billybodger » 12 Apr 2008, 11:55
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Hello everybody.
I am new to this camper scene my friends have campers and have decided to join them.Well the question is as follows.I have bought a...
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Last post by west failure
15 Apr 2008, 15:21
fuel line one way valve in diesel line?

Last post by hi_tower « 15 Apr 2008, 12:44
Replies: 4
by hi_tower » 15 Apr 2008, 11:27

Im in the process of converting my petrol van to diesel and `i've got to the firing it up stage now. I've been priming the pump by sucking fuel...

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Last post by hi_tower
15 Apr 2008, 12:44
Which brand of new filters do I have fitted and why?

Last post by Hypnovan « 15 Apr 2008, 07:36
Replies: 12
by Hypnovan » 12 Apr 2008, 22:10

Hi Folks,

I'm taking my '90 1.6Td T3 for a good servicing next Thursday and I'd like your opinions about which Filters you recommend I have fitted....

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Last post by Hypnovan
15 Apr 2008, 07:36
AAZ injection pump timing...

Last post by andysimpson « 14 Apr 2008, 21:42
Replies: 17
by mrhutch » 10 Apr 2008, 19:39
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Now then...

Donor car with AAZ is running really badly. I have replace cam belt and re-set up timing, and fiddled with the injector pump (swiveling...
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Last post by andysimpson
14 Apr 2008, 21:42
Fuel tank removal and replacing hoses

Last post by Fritz « 14 Apr 2008, 21:36
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by DevonAid » 12 Apr 2008, 18:32

Finally got round to removing the petrol fuel tank today and replacing the fuel hoses and tank seals. This process is well documented on many threads...

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Last post by Fritz
14 Apr 2008, 21:36
ENGINE HELP HELP HELP

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Apr 2008, 21:18
Replies: 4
by lovebuggers » 14 Apr 2008, 15:00

does any one no were i can get a tool to compress the piston rings on a 1.9 water cooled engine so i can put the liners bak in in kent area

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Apr 2008, 21:18
Cant undo oil drain bolt

Last post by VWCamperfan « 14 Apr 2008, 20:35
Replies: 4
by waynebeddall » 12 Apr 2008, 17:14

Hi I have a 1.6 petrol vw transporter. I am trying to change the oil but cant get the bolt undone. The vehicle has not run for about 10 years. Its...

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Last post by VWCamperfan
14 Apr 2008, 20:35
Diesel Sump bolt

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 14 Apr 2008, 20:21
Replies: 12
by Louey » 08 Apr 2008, 19:50

anyone got a piccie of one - VW parts man reckons mine is a bodge job - the replacement he ordered for me looks really short and has a bolt head on...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
14 Apr 2008, 20:21
1,6 TD engine has NO power - possible solutions?

Last post by T123 « 14 Apr 2008, 20:18
Replies: 4
by T123 » 14 Apr 2008, 15:56

Hi,
I just completed putting a good 1,6 TD in my '90 vanagon, and it will start and run, but when i put it in gear it will barely move....and then...

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Last post by T123
14 Apr 2008, 20:18
How easy to undo crankshaft pulley nut?????

Last post by Mocki « 14 Apr 2008, 19:04
Replies: 4
by marcus_asparagus » 14 Apr 2008, 18:19

Hi all,
Just bought myself a genuine waterpump from VW as old one weeps slightly when cold, (understand its warning me of impending failure) and had...

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Last post by Mocki
14 Apr 2008, 19:04
Glow plugs - T25 Vanagon 1989 diesel 1600cc

Last post by redstar « 14 Apr 2008, 17:12
Replies: 9
by BiC » 29 Mar 2008, 17:25

Hi guys,

Had some starting problems last winter that were resolved by the local garage fitting a new set of Lucas glow plugs at £7 each.

Had a...

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Last post by redstar
14 Apr 2008, 17:12
Oil pressure relief valve

Last post by Grun « 14 Apr 2008, 16:56
Replies: 5
by Miss Marple » 13 Apr 2008, 17:42

Hi all. I need a bit of advice please! Whilst doing an oil change on our 1.9 petrol watercooled engine, we undid the oil pressure relief valve rather...

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Last post by Grun
14 Apr 2008, 16:56
Engine from scrappie - advice please!

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Apr 2008, 21:31
Replies: 16
by chuckle-bus-tom » 03 Apr 2008, 22:10
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Ok, so my engine is dead.

I've looked into the re cons at Elite VW and figure I'd rather keep hold of my old engine for the various salvageable...
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Last post by HarryMann
13 Apr 2008, 21:31
Revs to the max...stu

Last post by maxstu « 13 Apr 2008, 20:17
Replies: 4
by maxstu » 13 Apr 2008, 01:15

Hi All,
Our van sports a five speed gearbox and running gear is standard wheels with newish tyres.

Is there a club member who can give me the...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Apr 2008, 20:17
Epilogue of a VEGE recon

Last post by maxstu « 13 Apr 2008, 19:38
Replies: 12
by maxstu » 11 Apr 2008, 00:21

The vans back home. See link for a reminder of original post.

There's a lot of good to report. A tiny bit of bad. But thankfully, no ugly...

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Last post by maxstu
13 Apr 2008, 19:38
grease

Last post by kevtherev « 13 Apr 2008, 16:32
Replies: 1
by spooky » 13 Apr 2008, 16:30

Is there a particular type of grease that I should use for the sliding door runner ? or will anything do ? and before I apply it should I clean off...

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Last post by kevtherev
13 Apr 2008, 16:32
Advice, please HELP - cannot remove CVJ from gearbox side...

Last post by Aidan « 13 Apr 2008, 16:05
Replies: 3
by theMarmot » 13 Apr 2008, 10:51

Any ideas how to remove a CVJ from the gearbox side? It's well and truly fused on the join. The guides all say it should just fall out once the nuts...

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Last post by Aidan
13 Apr 2008, 16:05
T25 1.6 TD - Inspected today

Last post by Kermit « 13 Apr 2008, 15:06
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by busbuzzer » 13 Apr 2008, 12:30

Hi all
We went to see a C-reg T25 1.6TD today that the owner is keen to be rid of as he doesn't use it anymore. However as the van has been idle for...

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Last post by Kermit
13 Apr 2008, 15:06
rebuild ct again or get a 2.0 L

Last post by Laurie « 12 Apr 2008, 20:17
Replies: 6
by Groovie » 07 Apr 2008, 17:20

Hi, My 1776cc CT engine sounds like a bag of spanners. It has done 12000 miles since rebuild and has bits of metal in the oil.

Should i have it...

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Last post by Laurie
12 Apr 2008, 20:17
MOT failure on rear radius arm and front brake pipes-HELP!!

Last post by fergus77 « 12 Apr 2008, 20:01
Replies: 4
by fergus77 » 12 Apr 2008, 09:00

Hey all,

Just had the van back from my mates MOT station and need to get my hands on a rear n/s radius arm for a left handdrive T25. Anybody out...

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Last post by fergus77
12 Apr 2008, 20:01
ROTOR ARM.....

Last post by fisher4772 « 12 Apr 2008, 18:16
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by fisher4772 » 12 Apr 2008, 17:09

Hi everyone,whent to replace the rotor arm and found that the one i purchased was as a normal arm would expect but the arm that is on there is a red...

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Last post by fisher4772
12 Apr 2008, 18:16
Rattling water pump

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 12 Apr 2008, 18:12
Replies: 1
by mikey9 » 12 Apr 2008, 17:40

1990/1 1.9DG

I have about 2mm of play at the pulley (edge) suggesting (I guess) that the water pump is on the way out.
Does this suggest...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
12 Apr 2008, 18:12
Oil Temperature and pressure sender block.

Last post by Westy.Club.Joker « 12 Apr 2008, 14:18
Replies: 3
by syncrosimon » 07 Apr 2008, 16:53

In a bid to monitor the oil in my heavy van to avoid premature destruction I have been looking at reliable ways of fitting sender units.
Having noted...

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Last post by Westy.Club.Joker
12 Apr 2008, 14:18
End Float

Last post by Dubstar « 12 Apr 2008, 12:44
Replies: 7
by Dubstar » 08 Apr 2008, 09:17

I'm dropping (well, lifting) in a secondhand engine shortly, as mines gone. Mine's an auto engine, but I'll be putting in a manual engine, and the...

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Last post by Dubstar
12 Apr 2008, 12:44
No hot air in cab

Last post by 5potblair « 12 Apr 2008, 01:05
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by 5potblair » 11 Apr 2008, 22:39

Hello everyone I`m new to these vans so I`m not sure where to start trying to fix this problem. I bought myself a crewcab pick up down on the south...

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Last post by 5potblair
12 Apr 2008, 01:05
Short Shifter Issues

Last post by Hypnovan « 11 Apr 2008, 22:20
Replies: 4
by Hypnovan » 11 Apr 2008, 21:58

My 'short shifter' is too big for the hole.

It arrived today and a very well designed thing it is too. Thing is that the hole it's supposed to go...

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Last post by Hypnovan
11 Apr 2008, 22:20
Fuel Consumption Q.

Last post by Hypnovan « 11 Apr 2008, 22:14
Replies: 20
by shane r » 10 Apr 2008, 12:51
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My Mrs just drove from Oxford to Preston (180 miles) in our '91 T25 (2.1i). She put £30 in the tank and ran out of petrol on the M6 a few miles...
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Last post by Hypnovan
11 Apr 2008, 22:14
solex 34 pict 5

Last post by beachiain « 11 Apr 2008, 18:30
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by the14wheeler » 11 Apr 2008, 15:33

can any one tell me how i get hold of a solex 34 pict 5 carb for my 1.9 t25. or who would be able to recondition it.

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Last post by beachiain
11 Apr 2008, 18:30
part number for the return pipe to a DG waterpump

Last post by mal0r « 11 Apr 2008, 12:03
Replies: 18
by mal0r » 09 Apr 2008, 11:11
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Does anyone know what the description is for this part so I can find the part number for it, or better still if you know the part number. It seems...
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Last post by mal0r
11 Apr 2008, 12:03
brown coolant

Last post by Red Westie « 11 Apr 2008, 11:32
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by xxchefxx » 10 Apr 2008, 18:48

how can i fix it i have washed it through and replaced with new but its brown again any ideas ?

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Last post by Red Westie
11 Apr 2008, 11:32
Air cooled Caebs.....

Last post by Fritz « 10 Apr 2008, 22:05
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by fisher4772 » 10 Apr 2008, 19:20

Can anybody tell me what carbs are standard on my 2ltr Aircooled unit and has anybody taken off the airbox and fitted aftermarket filters too these...

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Last post by Fritz
10 Apr 2008, 22:05
yet another coolant problem

Last post by toomanytoys « 10 Apr 2008, 21:38
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by diviy » 10 Apr 2008, 21:32

bleed van up mr Baxters way heater work no problem needle sits in the middle on a run rad fan kicks in and out as it should be

couple of days later...

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Last post by toomanytoys
10 Apr 2008, 21:38
AUTO BOX

Last post by Dubstar « 10 Apr 2008, 21:34
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by fisher4772 » 10 Apr 2008, 19:18

I have the three speed auto box mated to the 2ltr air cooled unit,does anybody have any xperience of this auto box,maybe advise me on reliability etc...

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Last post by Dubstar
10 Apr 2008, 21:34
how do I prime fuel pump (1.6TD)

Last post by thefatsurfer « 10 Apr 2008, 14:57
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by mattc » 10 Apr 2008, 09:16

I've had my injector pipes off to replace the glow plugs (handy having long skinny fingers).

Now it won't start. Because there's air in the system...

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10 Apr 2008, 14:57

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